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Reevaluating Tendon Treatments: Surgery vs. Functional Bracing
This chapter compares traditional surgical methods with functional bracing for Achilles tendon ruptures, highlighting a study that shows similar outcomes but advantages of bracing such as early weight-bearing. It also discusses innovative practices from China that use movement-promoting splints, underscoring the positive effects of weight-bearing on healing.